Photographs and films
WA history
Robin Miller fought against gender expectations and sterotypes to deliver vaccines to the Kimberley and the Pilbara.
Red Castle Motel
Photographs and films
WA history
Do you remember the Red Castle Motel at 200 Great Eastern Highway in Rivervale?
WA history
For many years Kate trudged Fremantle’s streets selling newspapers and was described as one of the "best-known identities of Fremantle".
Letters, stories, maps and cigarette cards
ANZAC stories
Maps and charts
SLWA on ABC Radio
WA history
Peter Edwards, Heritage Team Librarian, discusses original ANZAC materials from the State Library archives.
Aboriginal stories
Maps and charts
WA history
We stand on ancient ground. The Perth CBD area was originally home to a chain of seasonal wetlands and lakes.
Posters from Connections Nightclub
WA history
Many think that 'treasures' have to be old - we do not believe this. Many of our treasures are simple items that reflect what was happening at the time.
WA history
As a commander of the ill-fated ship Batavia, Dutch merchant Francisco Pelsaert documented the adventures and misfortunes in his journal.
SLWA on ABC Radio
WA history
Edith Cowan (1861 – 1932) was one of Western Australia’s most important social reformers and a notable champion of women’s rights.
WA history
The Reading Room was named in honour of Leah Jane Cohen and her generous bequest to the Library Board.
WA history
A life-long love for research and history meant Dr Rica Erickson was a regular at the State Library.